New Dem Chair and National Security Task Force Chair Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan NDAA
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement applauding the passage of a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House. The bill passed by a vote of 310-118, including 92 New Dems in favor.

New Dem Health Care Task Force Statement on Support for the Reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act
New Democrat Coalition Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Vice Chairs Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released a statement in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This legislation, led by New Dem Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), expands access to critical resources and treatments to aid those in recovery from opioid addiction and mental health issues.

House Passes Kuster’s Bipartisan Legislation To Address Substance Use Disorder Crisis 
Rep. Annie Kuster’s (NH-02) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4531, passed the House this week. The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act is a comprehensive, bipartisan package focused on ensuring local communities have the tools to address substance use disorder at the local level. 

House Passes Two Lee Bills to Strengthen Health Care 
Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03)’s bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4822 and H.R. 5598, passed the House this week as part of the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act. The first bill, the Health Insurance Price Transparency Act, would empower and protect patients by expanding transparency in health care charges and rates, mandating price transparency requirements via a patient-specific transparency tool, and making machine readable files including negotiated rates and drug prices publicly available so consumers can easily compare.The second bill, the TREAT Youth Act, would support youth struggling with substance abuse by reauthorizing an expired program under the Department of Health and Human Services through fiscal year 2028.

Budzinski Introduces Bill to Secure Food Supply Chain, Support Food Workers 
Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced H.R. 6720, the Grocery, Farm and Food Worker Stabilization Act. This legislation would protect food supply chains and prevent disruptions during disasters by providing support to cover disaster-related costs for farm, grocery and meatpacking workers. 

Connolly’s Bipartisan Legislation Passes out of Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (VA-11) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4016, passed out of committee. The Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act makes it easier for veterans with disabilities to be made financially whole in the event they are defrauded of their benefits by allowing the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to reimburse victims of fraud without first meeting unnecessary bureaucratic requirements.

McBath’s Legislative Priorities Included in Legislation Approved by Education and Workforce Committee
Rep. Lucy McBath’s (GA-07) legislative priorities were included in H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. This bipartisan legislation includes H.R. 6601, the Training, Retention, and Investment Now (TRAIN) Act; H.R. 5987, the Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success (WORKS) Act; and H.R. 6704, the CREATES Act. 

Norcross ‘Buy American’ requirement makes it into compromise NDAA 
Rep. Donald Norcross’ (NJ-01) language was adopted by NDAA negotiators that would codify into law an executive order by President Joe Biden on domestic content requirements and state explicitly that those requirements cover major defense programs.